Author: Microsoft Geek

This article series will examine various techniques for securing Wi-Fi networks. This first article in the series deals with understanding the vulnerabilities associated with wireless networks. Introduction Even though Wi-Fi has been around for many years now, I still periodically receive E-mail messages from people who are wondering about the various security and privacy concerns regarding the use of a […]

The Great Default Password Debate Almost every wireless access point and wireless router has a Web interface that an administrator can use to configure the device to work with their network. This interface is typically accessible by opening a Web browser and going to http://192.168.0.1. Believe it or not, it’s this interface that represents a major threat to a wireless network’s security. […]

Introduction In my previous article, I discussed the debate over whether or not you should change your wireless access point’s default password. In this article, I want to continue the discussion by talking about some of the other security settings that are typically built into wireless access points. The SSID One of the most common security recommendations regarding wireless networks […]

Introduction In my previous article, I discussed the importance of a wireless access point’s SSID and I also talked about MAC address filtering. In this article, I want to continue the discussion by showing you some more security features that are commonly built into wireless access points. As I do, keep in mind that not every access point offers every […]

Introduction So far in this article series, I have talked about some of the various security features that are commonly built into wireless access points. Now, I want to turn my attention away from hardware security features and begin talking about these security features that are built into Windows. How Secure Are Wireless Networks? Although I had initially planned to […]

Introduction In my previous article, I explained that one of the best things that you can do to secure your wireless network is to avoid attaching wireless access points directly to segments of your private network that carry sensitive information. Instead, it is better to treat the wireless network as an untrusted medium and to require clients to prove themselves […]

Introduction In my previous article, I explained that one of the best ways to secure wireless network traffic is to treat the wireless network as an unsecured medium. The idea is to authenticate anyone who is using the wireless network in a manner similar to the way that you would authenticate users who are connecting to your VPN. Windows Server […]

Configuring the Network Policy Server The first step in the configuration process is to make the Network Policy Server aware of your wireless access point. To do so, make sure that the NPS (Local) container is still selected and then choose the RADIUS Server for 802.1x Wireless or Wired Connections option from the drop down menu, as shown in Figure […]